Patterson Lakes at a glance
Median house
$1,575,000
Median unit
$710,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
7,793
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Patterson Lakes.
The postcode for Patterson Lakes is 3197 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Patterson Lakes is $1,575,000.
Patterson Lakes (3197) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,575,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Patterson Lakes has roughly 7,793 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Patterson Lakes scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Patterson Lakes's population at 7,793, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,793
Median age
46
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,575,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $710,000, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $315,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,575,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $710,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,575,000
$710,000
7,793
Median age: 46
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.39% (median rent $420/wk against a $1,575,000 price tag). Units yield 3.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.39%
Based on $1,575,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.15%
Based on $710,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
356
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Patterson Lakes.
Local schools for Patterson Lakes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Patterson Lakes Primary School
Patterson River Secondary College
Carrum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Patterson Lakes.
- What is the median house price in Patterson Lakes?
- The median house price in Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197 is $1,575,000. The median unit price is $710,000.
- What is the Patterson Lakes postcode?
- Patterson Lakes is in the 3197 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Patterson Lakes?
- Patterson Lakes is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3197. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Patterson Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Patterson Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Patterson Lakes on this page, including Patterson Lakes Primary School, Patterson River Secondary College, Carrum Primary School.
- How walkable is Patterson Lakes?
- Patterson Lakes has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Patterson Lakes?
- Patterson Lakes is close to Carrum, Bonbeach, Chelsea Heights, Seaford, Chelsea.
- What is the population of Patterson Lakes?
- The population of Patterson Lakes is approximately 7,793 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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